Cantina Strappelli

The Company and its History

The two most prestigious labels are Colle Trà Montepulciano d'Abruzzo D.O. C. G. - Colline
Teramane, and Celibe Montepulciano d'Abrullo D.O.C.G. - Riserva.

These wines are produced from only the very best vintages and from the oldest and healthiest vines. The wine is matured in oak casks or in French oak barrels for a period of 18 to 30 months, depending on the variety and vintage.

It is then bottled and allowed to mature for a further period tosatisfy the palate of the discerning wine enthusiast.

As well as red wines, the estate also produces Trebbiano d'Abruzzo D. O. C., (a classic white wine) and Soprano I.G. T. - Colli Aprutini, another white wine which has a particularly interesting aroma and flavour, and is created from the indigenous Pecorino grape variety.

Our extensive wine selection is complemented magnificently by a fine grappa (also of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo variety), which is obtained by distilling its vinacce, which results in a delicate, floral flavour. The estate also produces its own extra virgin olive oil, which has an exceptionally fruity taste and is made from a number of varieties of organically grown olives.

The Strappelli family has been cultivating their vines and nurturing wine for generations, a responsibility that has compelled Guido to return the vineyards to organic production, whilst at the same time enhancing the process with the best that modem technology has to offer. This groundbreaking project has successfully revitalised production in the Abruzzo region, and has placed the Strappelli vineyard firmly on the map of high quality Italian wine production.

Thus, from the time-honoured tradition of wine making that began with the production of wines primarily used for blending and ultimately destined for the Piedmontese market, production took a giant leap forward in 1990 with the construction of a new,
state-of-the-art winery. This union of modern innovation with ancient tradition compliments perfectly the passion, patience and dedication of Guido Strappelli, who personally selects only
the very best grapes of his harvest for production.